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Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Depression Among a Sample of Iraqi Non-Psychiatric Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Sirwan Khalid AhmedSalar Omar AbdulqadirRukhsar Muhammad OmarMona Gamal MohamedRachel JamesSafin Hassan HusseinTahir Abdullah AzizMathumalar Loganathan Fahrni
Published in: SAGE open nursing (2024)
Based on the results of this study, nurses have insufficient awareness and management skills for depression. It has been experienced and reported that nurses lack knowledge and an attitude toward depression management. The study highlights a significant gap in nurses' skills for managing depression, urging the immediate improvement of training programs. Customizing these programs to enhance nurses' abilities in identifying and managing depression is crucial.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • depressive symptoms
  • sleep quality
  • public health
  • physical activity